What to Do in the Event of a Lift Breakdown: A Guide to Emergency Preparedness

Lift breakdowns are more common than many realise, with over 5,000 faults recorded in just six months across Great Britain. At Alliance Platform Lifts, we provide calm, expert guidance during emergencies to keep passengers safe and operations smooth. Our blog explains how to respond effectively — from contacting trained engineers to understanding common causes like wear, misuse, and external factors. With 24/7 support and proactive maintenance, Alliance ensures your lifts remain reliable, compliant, and ready for anything.

Future-Proofing Your Home: Smart Accessibility Solutions for Modern Living

As the UK’s population ages, future-proofing homes with smart accessibility solutions has never been more important. In this blog, Alliance Platform Lifts explores how features like home and platform lifts can support independence, enhance comfort, and ensure homes remain inclusive, stylish, and ready for every stage of life.

How to Choose the Right Home Lift: A Comprehensive Guide

**The Benefits of Lift Modernisation**

Modernising your lift offers numerous advantages, from improved energy efficiency and enhanced safety to increased reliability and reduced downtime. Upgrading outdated systems ensures compliance with current regulations while enhancing the overall user experience with smoother operation and advanced features. Discover how lift modernisation can transform your building, improving functionality and adding value for occupants and visitors alike.

The Benefit of Lift Modernisation

**The Benefits of Lift Modernisation**

Cabin Lifts: The Ultimate Buyers Guide

Discover everything you need to know about cabin lifts, from choosing the right model to installation tips and maintenance advice. This ultimate buyer’s guide will help you make an informed decision.

How To Improve Accessibility In The Workplace

Workplace accessibility, defined as the measure taken to make the workplace more accessible, is about creating an environment where all employees, including those with disabilities, have equal access to facilities and tools. This commitment meets legal standards and promotes a culture of inclusivity. A key player in facilitating physical workplace accessibility is Alliance Platform Lifts, […]

What Lift Series: Glass Lifts Benefits

One of the main benefits of luxury glass elevators is that they allow for natural light to penetrate deep into a building. This can greatly reduce the need for artificial lighting, which saves energy costs and creates a more pleasant and inviting environment for users. Glass platform lifts also offer unobstructed views, which can be […]

What Lift Series: Circular Lifts Benefits

One of the primary benefits of bespoke circular lifts is their space-efficient design. They possess a smaller footprint than traditional elevators and can be installed in confined spaces or areas with limited room. This makes them suitable for small buildings or older structures where space is scarce. In addition to the space-saving benefit, circular elevators […]

How to Improve Access to your Business Premises

Do you want to ensure that your business is accessible to all guests? By having premises that cater to people of all abilities, you increase your customer base, and in turn the success of your restaurant, hotel or shop. The public appreciates when a business shows that they care, and our platform lifts can help […]

Escalators vs Lifts: The pros and cons of each

Escalators are essentially moving stairs that allow the public to move up or down between different levels of a building. Pros – [ ] Easy moving stairs – [ ] Open stairs – this can be a pro for some and a con for others. – [ ] Carry 20+ people at any one time […]